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Hey John, for some reason I'm not getting e-mail notifications of your personal messages to me here on this site. This isn't a 54cm, which I thought it was when I posted to your tread. It's a 52.8 according to the Cannondale data for size "Medium". My wife, who mostly rides 54cm bikes has it fit to her specs and I've even ridden it on town rides comfortably, normally riding 57cm bikes. As setup right now (changeable by changing the stem) from the center of the bar back to the center of the seat measures 65cm.

Virtual Top Tube Measurement: 52.8CM according to Cannondale. It's fitted comfortably to my wife who rides bikes with a VTT between 52-54CM.

From my experience, the VTT measurement is the most important bit of data on a bike's size and in fact the only thing I really need to determine if the bike fits within my ideal size range. Nope, I cannot help to determine what your VTT range is.

For those interested in stand over height for one reason or another:Measured from firm ground, through the center of the BB to the top of the top tube, directly above the BB: 29.5"

As you probably know, this is a serious touring bike.Check out www.fullyloadedtouring and search the gallery page for Cannondale to see examples of this frameset in use (T800 & T2000 are essentially the same frame, but I believe that the T800 actually has the better fork). These bikes have gone everywhere and they handle superbly when fully loaded. Should be able to take 40c tires and fenders. The same cannot be said for many touring bikes.

Selling this bike is part of a major shift in our collection. I'm selling a Thorn Nomad, Bike Friday NWT and this T800.

Great stand over height, which is very nice for a touring rig. Lots of standing over the bike talking, looking at maps, etc.

Doesn't include lights, rack or cages.

Tiagra shifters, XT rear derailleur, 36 spoke wheels.

$450 plus $50 to be packed by a bike shop, plus actual shipping costs to a lower 48 destination (US).

Original Owner - Beautiful custom factory paint, high-end build for my wife who rides 54cm bikes (she's about 5'6" tall) but this bike should fit a at least a narrow range around there. The virtual top tube length is 54cm.

The sale of this bike is part of a major shift in our collection. In addition to selling this great touring bike, I'm selling my Thorn Nomad and a sturdy Cannondale T800.

*Only* around 1,000 miles of use. There are no issues with this stunning ride. Any wear marks are from suitcase transport, which is just part of the deal with a folding bike.

900 plus $50 for packing and plus actual shipping charges to a lower US destination. Shady people need not apply.

Virtual Top Tube Measurement: 57CM

From my experience, the VTT measurement is the most important bit of data on a bike's size and in fact the only thing I really need to determine if the bike fits within my ideal size range. For example: for my size, proportions and references, I know that I can probably tour comfortably on bikes with a VTT between 56cm - 58cm. Yes, I could tour on bikes measuring outside of that range but not ideally. Nope, I cannot help to determine what your VTT range is.

For those interested in stand over height for one reason or another: Measured from firm ground, through the center of the BB to the top of the top tube, directly above the BB: 29"

Fully functioning iconic bike that I shouldn't be selling. The original legendary 26" wheeled expedition touring bike that can carry it all, while doing it all.

I'm selling a total of 3 or 4 bikes so this is a major realignment. Yeah, I'll regret this but such is life.

Wow Brad. That really sucks and I'm sorry to hear about it. Was a lock cut to get it? Any chance of recovery? Reported I imagine.

I have a Safari that might be going up for sale soon but I'm in the middle of a couple of acquisitions and liquidations. I don't have it fully worked out what I'm selling. As you can see in this photo taken today, this one is in wonderful shape.

1) This is the first and only place I've "advertised" this bike.2) I haven't heard from John so he probably didn't set a notification for replies.3) That makes you the first person that's expressed interest.4) I'll be e-mailing you.5) Do you have any kind of online presence that would give me a warm fuzzy about your character? It's a scary world out there you know.6) http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/Miles2go

I would make your choice based on the frameset, the frameset's capabilities as they pertain to your wants and needs and the comfort of the fit. I've had a lot of bikes and never once decided to get rid of one of them because of the components.

One of the best bargains in touring bikes these days is the Rocky Mountain Sherpa 10 (www.bikes.com). You'll want to change the chainrings to something smaller. For $1,100 ($999 if you look around), you get an insanely good frameset and hand-built wheels, the rest of the components are in the good enough category. For the quality of frame and wheels, at this price point, the components could be made of cardboard and the bike would still be a good deal.